Description
Italian Love Cake is a decadent dessert that features layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy ricotta cheese filling, and a luscious chocolate pudding topping. This indulgent treat is a favorite for special occasions or any time you want to impress your guests with a stunning and delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake Layer:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water)
Ricotta Filling:
- 2 lbs ricotta cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Pudding Topping:
- 1 (5.1 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1½ cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the package instructions and pour it evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Mix together the ricotta filling until smooth, then spoon it over the cake batter without mixing.
- Bake for 1 hour until set, then let it cool completely.
- Prepare the chocolate pudding topping by mixing chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, then fold in whipped topping.
- Spread the pudding mixture over the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- The layers magically flip during baking, creating a creamy ricotta base and rich cake topping.
- For a flavor twist, try using vanilla or cheesecake pudding instead of chocolate.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
